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Cavity and Continuous Insulation in REScheck

Insulation should be installed to fill the entire cavity. REScheck™ uses nominal insulation R-values. The assemblies listed in REScheck already have a default value added for standard sheathing (depending on the assembly component).

Publication Date: 
Friday, March 18, 2011
ta_cavity_and_continuous_insulation_in_rescheck.pdf
Document Details
Affiliation: 
DOE BECP
Focus: 
Compliance
Building Type: 
Residential
Code Referenced: 
International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
Software Referenced: 
REScheck
Document type: 
Technical Articles
Target Audience: 
Architect/Designer
Builder
Code Official
Contractor
Engineer
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